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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 366.19 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 366.19 and 167.09 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 366.19 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/366.19 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 366.19 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 61,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,184.44/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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